Over the years, a number of Nigerian music stars have made it a point of duty to release protest songs as their way of advocating against the ills and wrongs in the society. Through their lyrics, they have also called out the Nigerian government for its actions and inactions, asked for accountability and better governance. Below are the lists of some of the songs Nigerian artistes have written to criticize the Government; Before the death of the Afrobeats pioneer Fela ‘Anikulapo’ Kuti, He was known for his vocal criticism of the military governments that ruled Nigerians with an iron fist....
“I Have Ran Election In Abia In 2015 And Won It But The Wrong Result Was Announced By The Returning Officer” Governor Otti At INEC Returning Officer Daughter’s Wedding
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti over the weekend celebrated Prof. Nnena Otti, the Independent National Electoral Commission—INEC– returning officer who insisted that the Governor has been the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election despite pressure from opposition party. Governor Otti who attended the wedding of the Federal University of Technology —FUTO– VC’S daughter, at Ebonyi state, disclosed that even with the similarities of name, he never met the Prof. until three month after his inauguration as then state governor. The governor while recounting stated that immediately he learnt that she was the INEC returning officer, he called and...
𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: Riots Erupt in Rivers State as Angry Youths Set Wike’s House on Fire, Burn Vehicles, and Ban Him from Returning.
Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as angry youths staged violent protests, setting fire to the residence of former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The protesters also torched several vehicles parked at the property, expressing their outrage over recent political developments in the state. According to eyewitnesses, the youths chanted slogans against Wike and vowed to prevent him from returning to Rivers State, accusing him of betrayal and political interference. Security forces have been deployed to restore order, but the situation remains tense as more protesters gather in different parts of the state.
Houthis Leader Bans U.S. Ships In The Red Sea, To Officially Target U.S. Warships In The Region.
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, on Sunday in a televised speech, announced a ban on American-owned merchant ships navigating the Red Sea. “We attacked the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman with 18 Ballistic Missiles and drones, we will not hesitate to target all US warships in Red Sea and Arabian Sea” Houthi claimed that the decision was in response to U.S. aggression, expanding an existing prohibition that initially targeted only Israeli-linked vessels. He stressed that the ban would remain in effect as long as U.S. military actions against the Houthis persist, signaling an escalation in...
NPFL Matchday 29 Wrap-Up: Rangers Move into Continental Spots, Remo Stars Extend Lead, and Lobi Stars Sink Deeper
Ikorodu City secured a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer in their NPFL Matchday 29 clash against Enyimba, earning a valuable point. Remo Stars continued their strong run with a 2-0 victory over Heartland, extending their lead at the top to eight points. Rangers International also impressed with a 3-0 win against Kwara United, moving into the continental qualification spots, level on points with Ikorodu City. Rivers United claimed an important away win, defeating El-Kanemi Warriors 2-1, keeping the pressure on league leaders Remo Stars. Meanwhile, Lobi Stars’ struggles worsened as they fell 1-0 to Bayelsa United, leaving them rooted to the bottom...
French MEP Demands United States Return The Statue Of Liberty, Says America Has “Despise It.”
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann openly demanded that the United States return the Statue of Liberty, he claimed that America has lost its way and no longer stands for what the iconic sculpture represents. The statue of Liberty was a gift originally from France in 1886, to celebrate American independence and shared democratic ideals In his words: “We’re going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants: ‘Give [it back.] We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home.”
Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Sowore, SERAP, Others, Show Support for Threatened NYSC Member Who Criticises Tinubu’s Governance
The 2023 Labour Party presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), 2023 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) , Omoyele Sowore among others has in a post condemned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officials for threatening one of its members Ushie Uguamaye also known as Raye to take down a video where she criticized president Tinubu’s governance, describing him as a “terrible leader.” The Lagos-based Corps member had in a TikTok video on Saturday expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and continuous increase in prices of things, under an...